Brand comparison
EcoFlow vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
EcoFlow is built for the tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow. Jackery is built for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. The tables below use 13 EcoFlow and 12 Jackery stations on file — pick the brand whose buyer story matches yours before you chase $/Wh.
EcoFlow
An energy-technology company first and an outdoor brand second: the pitch is a smart, expandable energy ecosystem rather than a single box.
- Buyer archetype
- The tech-forward buyer who reads the spec sheet and wants room to grow
- Best for
- Buyers who want one system to grow from camping into home backup.
- When not to buy
- Buyers who want the lowest cost per watt-hour and will never use an app.
- Models tracked
- 13
Jackery
The outdoor-lifestyle brand that made "portable power station" a mainstream American purchase, and still optimizes for the buyer who does not want to research inverters.
- Buyer archetype
- The mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box
- Best for
- A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with.
- When not to buy
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
What only each brand brings
EcoFlow
- RIVER: Compact units for camping, short outages and light travel.
- DELTA: The mid-to-large workhorse line, including expandable models.
- Who buys: Research-driven buyers who compare spec tables before they buy
- Who buys: Van-lifers and RV owners building a system that can grow
Jackery
- Explorer: The core camping/road-trip line, smallest to largest single units.
- Explorer Plus: Expandable versions for buyers who want to grow capacity later.
- Who buys: US households buying their first power station
- Who buys: Campers, road-trippers and tailgaters who want one box that just works
When not to buy
Skip EcoFlow if…
Buyers who want the lowest cost per watt-hour and will never use an app.
Skip Jackery if…
Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
Head to head on value
| Measure | EcoFlow | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.74 | $0.78 |
| Models in dataset | 13 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 11 | 11 |
| Largest capacity available | 4.10 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
| Band | EcoFlow | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | RIVER 2 $0.73/Wh | Explorer 300 v2 $1.00/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | RIVER 2 Max $0.49/Wh | Explorer 1000 v2 $0.52/Wh | EcoFlow |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | DELTA 3 Max $0.59/Wh | Explorer 2000 v2 $0.49/Wh | Jackery |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | DELTA 3 Ultra $0.52/Wh | HomePower 3600 Plus $0.53/Wh | EcoFlow |
All EcoFlow models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RIVER 2EcoFlow | 243 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $177.65 | $0.73 |
EFR600+XT60EcoFlow | 243 Wh | 600 W | 7.7 lb | $279 | $1.15 |
RIVER 3 PlusEcoFlow | 286 Wh | 600 W | 10.4 lb | $299 | $1.05 |
RIVER 2 MaxEcoFlow | 512 Wh | 500 W | 13.4 lb | $249 | $0.49 |
DELTA 3EcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $699 | $0.68 |
DELTA 3 ClassicEcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 26.7 lb | $559 | $0.55 |
DELTA 3 PlusEcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 27.6 lb | $649 | $0.63 |
EF-DL3-CEcoFlow | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 40.4 lb | $749 | $0.73 |
DELTA 2 MaxEcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 50.0 lb | $1,399 | $0.68 |
DELTA 3 MaxEcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 44.8 lb | $1,199 | $0.59 |
DELTA 3 Max PlusEcoFlow | 2.05 kWh | 3 kW | 48.7 lb | $1,899 | $0.93 |
DELTA 3 UltraEcoFlow | 3.07 kWh | 3.6 kW | 72.1 lb | $1,599 | $0.52 |
DELTA Pro 3EcoFlow | 4.10 kWh | 4 kW | 113.5 lb | $3,699 | $0.90 |
All Jackery models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Explorer 300 v2Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $289 | $1.00 |
Solar Generator 300 andJackery | 292 Wh | 300 W | 12.9 lb | $379 | $1.30 |
Explorer 1000 v2Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
Explorer 1000 PlusJackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $1,589 | $1.26 |
Explorer 1500 UltraJackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
Explorer 1500 v2Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
Explorer 2000 v2Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| 3.58 kWh | 3.6 kW | 77.2 lb | $2,729 | $0.76 | |
HomePower 3600 Pro MaxJackery | 3.58 kWh | 4 kW | 74.0 lb | $2,099 | $0.59 |
HomePower 3600 PlusJackery | 3.58 kWh | 3.6 kW | 77.2 lb | $1,899 | $0.53 |
Explorer 5000 PlusJackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
JE-5000AJackery | 5.04 kWh | 7.2 kW | 145.0 lb | $4,344 | $0.86 |
Known trade-offs
EcoFlow
- The ecosystem is the product — accessories are priced accordingly
- App dependency for features buyers may expect on the device
- Line-up churn means similar names differ a lot between generations
Jackery
- Capacity per dollar is usually mid-pack; the brand premium is real
- Solar input ceilings are often below what rivals allow at the same capacity
- Expandability is limited on the non-Plus units
- Fewer pro features — buyers who want app control, schedules or deep telemetry often look elsewhere